Pieps Names Liberty Mountain Exclusive U.S. Distributor
The avalanche safety brand is shifting its U.S. distribution to Liberty Mountain to improve product availability and support.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Skiing
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Pieps has officially appointed Liberty Mountain as its exclusive U.S. distributor. This move is designed to streamline the ordering process for retailers while enhancing customer support for backcountry safety equipment across the United States.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to leverage Liberty Mountain's deep knowledge of the U.S. specialty market to provide faster product availability and technical training. This transition follows a period of corporate ownership changes and seeks to stabilize Pieps' presence among American winter sports enthusiasts.
The distribution deal follows a July 2025 asset sale of Pieps and JetForce intellectual property for 7.8 million euros, roughly 9.1 million U.S. dollars. Liberty Mountain will now manage inventory and technical service for the brand's specialized safety equipment.
The players
Pieps
An avalanche safety brand known for introducing innovative beacon technology to the backcountry skiing market.
Liberty Mountain
A distributor specializing in outdoor products that maintains an extensive network for supplying retailers in the U.S.
Clarus Corporation
A global company that formerly owned the Pieps brand before selling its intellectual property in 2025.
The details
Liberty Mountain will manage the supply of Pieps equipment through its established network, ensuring that retailers receive both products and dedicated technical service. This initiative supports the broader goal of providing consistent product availability to U.S. customers using backcountry safety technology.
Timeline
2003: Pieps introduced its first three-antenna beacon to U.S. retailers.
July 2025: Clarus Corporation completed the sale of its Pieps and JetForce assets.
October 2026: Pieps named Liberty Mountain as its exclusive U.S. distributor.
Season Trajectory
This partnership aligns with a broader industry trend toward the consolidation of backcountry safety equipment distribution in the U.S. specialty market. By centralizing logistics, Pieps positions itself to better compete for market share during the peak winter season.
Retailers and backcountry users can expect more consistent access to technical support and replacement parts for Pieps beacon equipment. The streamlined distribution network is intended to reduce lead times for specialized safety gear across the United States.
The takeaway
Reliable access to safety equipment is essential for anyone venturing into the backcountry. Users should verify that their equipment is serviced through authorized channels to ensure peak performance in emergency situations.
Further reading
For more on the latest developments in winter sports, visit the United States Skiing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sgbonline.
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